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Tire size

I just got some 15x7 Baja wheels. I want to put some nice tires on them but I don't want to mess with the front wheel well. I don't need really wide tires and I want to run the same size on all 4 corners. Can anyone suggest a tire size that won't rub on the front wheel well. Thanks. Tnicean

Tire sizes today

Now a days
215 is the width of the tire
70 is the side wall height profile
15 rim
I would jack up the van under the front axle
Remove wheel and tire install new rim
Then measure between the front lowest point of wheel well and the new rim where the tire seats
This will give you the tire height you need
75 ,70,65,60,55,50, tire profile/height

Springs!!!

New re arced springs ?
Old sagged out springs ?
One person driver ?
Three people sitting up front (dog house seat )?
To wide, to tall tire or both ?
Rim size 13,14,15,16, ect
All these could make a difference

Wow i am surprised and sorry to here that. I didnt mean to steer you wrong. Must be a difference in backspace or ride height.

Not to worry. My van sits nicely, but as you say it could be a number of things. The place where I ordered the tires took the 70rs back and ordered the 225 60r 15s and I am pretty sure they will fit nicely. Thanks for your help.
Tnicean

Follow-on Tire Wheel and Size Question re: 15x7 with 215/70/15?

Hey all,
I've looked at this thread and some others with interest. My '68 108 came from my dad with 14" wheels. I'm upgrading to front disc brakes and want to get new wheels at the same time. Like Tnicean, i'm looking at same size all around. I found a set of Cragar Street Pro Chrome 15x7 with Goodrich Radial TA's (215/70/15) with 1,400 miles on the set. The guy bought the car recently after it was rebuilt and went with a different look. They appear to be at 50% of brand new price and compelling.

Can anyone confirm:
**3.5 rear spacing works well with front discs and these vans in general.
**It's likely 215/70/15's will work fine.

I ask because of this thread where they didn't work for Tnicean but many others have no problem with them. If i buy them and there is an issue, are there other things (beyond fender work) that i can do to adjust fit??

if it's a go, i'm gonna head up tomorrow (under the cover of darkness during this minimize travel time to get this essential transaction done - we worked it out and will follow all safety protocols).